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St James' Church of England Aided Junior School

Derby, DE23 8FQPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#6,944
of 13,686 nationally

About St James' Church of England Aided Junior School

St James' Church of England Aided Junior School in Derby is running at near-full capacity with 299 pupils against a school capacity of 300, suggesting it is a well-subscribed option for families in the area. The school serves a community with significantly higher-than-average levels of disadvantage: 60.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average of around 24%. This context is important when interpreting the school's academic results, as schools with high FSM intake often face additional challenges. The school is a junior school, taking children from age 7 to 11, and has a Church of England religious character. It is a state-funded mixed school in the Derby local authority. While the data does not include specific admissions criteria or oversubscription numbers, the fact that it is operating at 99.7% capacity indicates strong local demand, particularly given the number of primary options available in the city.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressReginald Street, Derby, Derby, DE23 8FQ
HeadteacherDaniel Walls
Local AuthorityDerby
Number of Pupils299
Free School Meals (FSM)60.9%
School Capacity299 / 300 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryForest SchoolGymnasiumDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballAthleticsCricketDanceRoundersTennis

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook ClubFilm ClubChessChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

Source: stjames.derby.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St James' Church of England Aided Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.